By Kathryn Hardison


Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program for up to $3 billion of common stock.

The program doesn't have an expiration date and can be discontinued at any time, the company said Tuesday.

The board approved the new program on Feb. 1.


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